Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr for June 2023 stood at 13.2 per 1,000 residents, 55.3% above the UK average of 8.5. This figure, which places the area significantly higher than the national benchmark, translates to a tangible risk for local residents. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (31.9%), and shoplifting (7.7%), all of which are high compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, at 5.0 per 1,000, are 71% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour — 4.2 per 1,000 — is 184% higher. These trends may be influenced by seasonal factors, as June marks the start of summer, a time when outdoor activity and tourism often increase. The area’s built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, particularly in high-traffic zones. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes may also point to localized issues, such as changes in community dynamics or enforcement patterns. The data suggests that while the area is not unique in its crime profile, the combination of elevated violent and anti-social incidents places it at a distinct disadvantage compared to the UK average. This underscores the need for targeted interventions, especially in areas where violent crimes are concentrated. The seasonal context — longer days and the potential for increased social interaction — may also play a role, though the exact connection remains to be explored.

June 2023 marked a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, with a 126.7% increase from 15 to 34 incidents, the largest jump among all categories. This surge, which places the rate at 5.0 per 1,000 — 71% above the UK average — may partly explain the area’s overall crime rate. Vehicle crime also doubled, from 2 to 4, a 100% increase, suggesting heightened activity in local parking areas or changes in enforcement patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, from 9 to 3, a drop that contrasts with the rise in other violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, at 4.2 per 1,000, 184% above the UK average. For residents, the spike in violence and sexual offences is a direct concern, as it represents the largest single contributor to the area’s elevated crime rate. This shift in crime mix — from property crimes to violent incidents — may reflect seasonal or demographic factors, such as increased foot traffic during summer.

In June 2023, Acrefair and Cefn-mawr saw a 31.9% rise in crime rate compared to May, moving from 10.0 to 13.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for roughly every 76 residents, a figure that translates to tangible daily risk. Locally, 3 crimes were recorded per day on average, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area. While the UK average crime rate remains lower at 8.5 per 1,000, the scale here is starkly different. The population of 6,871 residents means that even a modest rise in crime has a measurable impact on community safety. This shift could reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of summer, which may bring more people into the area, or changes in local dynamics that require further attention. The contrast between the area’s rate and the national average highlights the need for targeted local strategies, particularly in addressing the most prevalent crime types.